Judith Hannah Veis, MD| Nephrology | MedStar Health
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Judith Hannah Veis

Judith Hannah Veis, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (808 reviews)

Specialties: Nephrology

Languages: English

(202) 877-8329

About me

Dr. Veis is a board certified nephrologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Her interests include chronic kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders and women's health issues in nephrology. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology.  Her training was at the Northwestern University School of Medicine and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.  Dr. Veis is a past president of Women in Nephrology.   

Clinical areas of focus

  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Dialysis
  • Endstage Renal Disease
  • Kidney Disease Treatment
  • Laparoscopic Kidney Biopsy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Medication Administration And Management
  • Renal Insufficiency
  • Transplant Evaluation
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Anemia Of Chronic Disease
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Complications Of Transplanted Organs And Tissue
  • Contracted Kidney
  • Dialysis
  • Disorders Of Renal Tubular Function
  • Electrolyte Disorders
  • Endstage Renal Disease
  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia
  • Hyperaldosteronism
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hypertension
  • Immunodeficiencies
  • Immunodeficiency With Major Defects
  • Kidney Blockage
  • Kidney Stones
  • Long Term Drug Therapy
  • Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
  • Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
  • Proteinuria
  • Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
  • Recurrent Hematuria
  • Reflux In Infants
  • Renal Agenesis And Reduction Defects Of Kidney
  • Renal Insufficiency
  • Secondary Hypertension
  • Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
  • Transplanted Kidney Failure
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Procedures I perform

  • Acute Kidney Injury Treatment
  • Aldosterone Antagonist Therapy
  • Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test
  • Cardiorenal Syndrome Treatment
  • C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test
  • Creatinine Clearance Test
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease Treatment
  • Fibrillary Glomerulonephritis Treatment
  • Hypertension Treatment
  • Kidney Disease Treatment
  • Kidney Function Test
  • Kidney Pancreas Transplant Evaluation
  • Kidney Resection
  • Laparoscopic Kidney Biopsy
  • Magnesium Imbalance Treatment
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Medication Administration And Management
  • Nephrotic Syndrome Treatment
  • Pancreas And Kidney Transplant
  • Pancreatic Disease Management
  • Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube Exchange
  • Peritoneal Cavity Irrigation With Dialysate
  • Peritonitis Treatment
  • Renal Biopsy
  • Renal Failure Treatment
  • Renal Transplant Follow-Up
  • Sodium And Potassium Balance Management
  • Transplant Evaluation
  • Transplant Glomerulopathy Treatment
  • Urinary Filtration Performance
  • Urinary Protein Test
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Practice locations

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106 Irving St NW
POB Ste 3800 North Tower
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-2300
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Rm 1A-50B
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-0333
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106 Irving St NW
POB Ste 3800 North Tower
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-2300
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Fax 202-877-2322

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology

Fellowship: University of Colorado School of Medicine GME (1989)

Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1985)

Internship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1983)

Medical School: Northwestern University (1982)

Awards

  • Fellow, American Society of Nephrology Fellow, American College of Physicians Alpha Omega Alpha Washingtonian Top Doc 2025

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Jul 29, 2026

    Dr. Veis' analysis of my kidney-related issues and concerns was excellent and reassuring. I really appreciate how thorough she was and that the visit wasn't rushed.

  • Jul 25, 2026

    Dr Veis understands and listen to my concerns.

  • May 18, 2026

    Good